Responding to COVID-19 in the Developing World
Advice that can seem grounded in “universal” human tendencies often isn’t. The actions that developing countries take will have to be carefully tailored to their specific circumstances.
Commentary
To Achieve Sustainability, We Need to Go Upstream in the Design Process
Behavioral scientists have a crucial role to play in the world’s quest for environmental sustainability. But to realize the potential of our work, we need to work with designers not just end users.
Epistemic Humility—Knowing Your Limits in a Pandemic
“Ignorance,” wrote Charles Darwin in 1871, “more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”
Loose Lips: The Psychology of Rumor During Crisis
Why do rumors proliferate in times of crisis? A look back at rumor control during WWII might provide lessons for what we do today.
In Times of Disagreement, How to Find Unsticking Points
How a single ten-minute “deep canvassing” conversation can enduringly reduce prejudice.
Increasing Social Connection While “Social Distancing”
How are human interactions changing in the age of coronavirus? Four lessons about how to stay socially connected.